Road Cycling

Your tech questions answered | Can I clean my drivetrain without worrying about squeaky discs?
How to clean your drivetrain without contaminating your rear rotor

Best endurance road bikes in 2026: our pick of the best bikes for speed and comfort
What to look for in an endurance road bike and our pick of the best

Sigma's new radar-equipped smart light has emergency braking function for maximum safety
New radar light can detect up to 8 vehicles 140m away
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Will Soffe | This bike tech solves tubeless tyre problems. Why isn't it everywhere?
Solid rim beds do away with rim tape and make for a stronger, stiffer rim – but they're all but extinct

The best road bike helmets 2026, from entry-level to high-end, as tested by BikeRadar
Top choices rated for every price point, plus our buyer's guide to help find the right helmet for you

The question every cyclist fears after a break from riding: how quickly do you lose fitness?
What happens to your fitness when you stop riding?

New Cannondale Supersix Evo raced at Tour Down Under
New bike sports a new cockpit, UDH, and a modified tubeset

This airbag for pro cyclists is the safety tech we’ve been waiting for – and a WorldTour team is already using it
Aerobag in talks with the UCI, with WorldTour teams set to use the tech in 2026

Spotted | New Mavic Cosmic Ultimate 45 wheelset to fit wider tyres
A wider internal rim width mean these unreleased wheels could fit tyres up to 35mm wide

Rapha reveals first kit collection with USA Cycling
New designs unveiled for road, track, mountain and BMX

You can now buy Ribble bikes with Skarper's ebike conversion kit
Plus five other brands have signed up to work with Skarper

Former Bont CEO goes solo and launches new O2C road shoes range
Steven Nemeth explains the 10 key details behind O2C’s evolved shoe design

Van Rysel reveals FTP2 Concept Bike that will double your power and reach speeds over 100kph
The ‘bike from another planet’ is designed to inspire the public and bicycle industry to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Trek’s 3D-printed Aeolus RSL AirLoom saddles promise "next dimension comfort"
Additive manufacturing has a longer history than you might expect, but the boom in 3D-printed saddles is where cycling has truly embraced the tech

ENVE's new Foundation AR40s reaffirm commitment to value wheelsets – and hookless rims
New carbon wheelset is designed for use on road, all-road and gravel bikes

Boyd Cycling targets UK and EU riders with new US-made carbon wheelset
Wheel builder plans European expansion and increased manufacturing capabilities in USA

The science-backed route to New Year weight loss: 3 key lessons
Three tips to achieve healthy, consistent weight loss

What are smart bike lights and should you use them for your cycling?
Smart bike lights improve your visibility and alert you to vehicles. We explain whether they're worth the investment and recommend our favourites

I've found the incredible-value Giant road bike you can't buy
Say hello to the Giant PCR

I asked ChatGPT to be my new coach – this is what happened
Can AI rival a real-life coach or personal trainer?

SRAM launches Jonas Vingegaard’s 150mm cranks plus extra kit to customise your bike
SRAM has also revealed new TT brake levers, hardware and an AXS battery charger with a USB-C cable port

Cyclists to face three new crossings at Regent’s Park in bid to improve safety
The crossings are part of measures to reduce collisions between pedestrians and other road users

How to watch the Tour Down Under 2026 | Global options for live TV, streaming and highlights
Stages, start times and viewing options for the men's and women's WorldTour racing opener

First Look | BBB’s new valve core is better than Presta, but I won’t be switching – here's why
Presta valves are flawed, but they don’t keep me up at night